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Avatar for Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - Cincinnati
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - Cincinnati
4.2(
443
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+2 more

Serving Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1935

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

Recommended by81%of homeowners
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D and P Plumbing Inc
5.0(
35
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera LocateSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you! \n

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by6%of homeowners
A-1 Smitty's Plumbing
4.4(
91
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - InstallDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business

Serving Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Schmidt was very prompt in coming to my home. He was knowledgeable, experienced, personable, honest and thorough. He solved the drain problem in my bathroom quickly and was very reasonable in his charge for service. I would highly recommend him to anyone requiring plumbing service and would rate him 5 stars - among the highest contractors I have every worked with."
 Complete tub and tile job
 Marble soaking tub
 Shower ajacent to tub
 Sink and vanitory Installed by smitty
 different view of tub and tile job

+1

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Everdry Waterproofing of Cincinnati
4.7(
1,042
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We've got an early 80's Zicka 4 BR house. Turns out the foundation drainage wasn't done properly when the house was built...our sump pump only drained ~1/4 of the basement because water doesn't flow uphill. Everdry jack-hammered the inside perimeter of the basement, replaced the drain system, installed a Cadillac-grade sump pump, trenched around the outside of the foundation, installed plastic sheeting & french drains. I've never seen a crew work like them. Wasn't cheap, but the job definitely wasn't easy. I hope Ian the crewleader runs for president."
Basement waterproofing
Basement waterproofing
Basement waterproofing
Basement Air Filtration
Response time2 days
165 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Mario's Landscaping of Cincy, LLC
4.9(
74
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Yard Drainage

Serving Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Mario was such a pleasure to work with on all of our yard/landscaping needs. Being that we moved into a brand new home, the yard and builder grade landscaping was the pits. Mario came to our house and made recommendations (we had an area where there was a lot of draining from other yards) and an area where the grass area was so steep that we needed help. He recommended a dry creek bed the length of our back yard in addition to a 8 foot retaining wall complete with a tree and bushes to finish off the area that was very steep. He quoted us a price and stuck to that price, there was no slippage in the pricing. He was on time and his workers were very friendly -- man they work hard and didn't leave at 5:00 (when all the other construction workers would leave). They stayed until the job was done. And, you never knew they were there - except for the work being done and beautiful. They really cleaned up after themselves. I would highly recommend Mario and his team to anyone, you can't beat the price and the service is outstanding."
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Logan Services A/C, Heat & Plumbing
4.6(
213
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Logan Services serves Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky homeowners with residential HVAC, plumbing, and sewer and drain services focused on reliability and long-term customer relationships.\n\nOur team provides free, same-day estimates and next-day installation on qualifying systems, paired with clear recommendations and consistent communication. Customers rely on Logan Services for heating and cooling replacement, plumbing repairs, water heaters, and drain services delivered with respect for the home and accountability after the job is complete.

Logan A/C & Heat Services offered value, competitive pricing, top of the line Trane equipment, nice financing options that other companies did not offer. Dan was my sales rep that offered the above services. Bobby was the installer & was professional & did a great job. Install was scheduled on a Monday after I committed on a Friday; so very quick! Trane 20XV & Trane XC95m.
Trane XL18 Air Conditioner
Trane S-Series Furnace - 96% AFUE
Trane XR16 Air Conditioner
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Basement Worx Waterproofing, LLC
Basement Worx Waterproofing, LLC
5.0(
30
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I recently hired this company to install a yard French drainage system to eliminate stand water in my back yard and both sides of the house. Not only was the cost reasonable, but Lonnie was a true professional. He walk me through the entire installation and explained how and why the system works and connects to the down spouts. I did not expect this and I consider him a friend."
Sump Pump Install with Battery Back-Up
Worx Waterproofing
Worx Waterproofing
Worx Waterproofing
Crack Repair

+21

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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French Drains FAQs, answered by experts

On average, a plumber will take 30 minutes to two hours to clear a clogged drain. If the clog is located close to the drain or an access point and isn’t severe, the project will take about half an hour. If the clog is deep within your plumbing system or is a severe blockage, it can take two or more hours to remove the clog. For this reason, main line clogs tend to take longer, usually between two and three hours.

Snaking a drain can take as little as a few minutes for small, simple clogs, up to two hours or more for tough clogs located further down the drain line. For tougher clogs, a professional drain cleaner can likely get the job done much more quickly because they have the necessary tools and expertise. However, your drain cleaning pro might not be able to give you a firm time estimate until inspecting the clog and its surrounding plumbing.

Boiling water helps unclog a drain, but usually only with a harder abrasive such as baking soda or vinegar. On its own, it isn’t the most effective tool. In addition, you shouldn’t use boiling water if you have PVC pipes, as it can soften or melt them. Use a plunger or enlist the help of a pro if you have plastic pipes.

For homes with a septic tank, harsh chemicals like those found in drain cleaner or bleach aren’t recommended. Some chemical drain cleaners can disrupt the balance of bacteria in the septic tank or damage your pipes. For homes with a septic tank, you can choose drain cleaners specifically formulated for use with septic tanks or go with a drain snake. When in doubt, make sure you know who to call for a clogged drain. 

Applying drain cleaner is a common DIY solution to clogged drains, but it can be extremely harmful to your pipes and lead to corrosion and leaks. It is almost always better to try snaking a clog than using a drain cleaner, but the best solution is to hire a professional plumber. They can locate the clog and gauge the severity using a camera system and then decide if using a plumber’s snake, auger, or drain cleaner is the best option to remove the clog and limit damage to your plumbing system.

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